Kewaunee School District Welcomes Students for the 2024-2025 School Year
Kewaunee, WI – The Kewaunee School District was excited to welcome back students, families, and staff back for the 2024-2025 school year on September 3rd.
New Faces in Leadership and Teaching
This school year brings some changes in staffing at KSD, including the addition of new leadership at both the High School and Middle School. Lindsey Hudson steps into the role of High School Principal after 18 years as an instructor in the Kewaunee School District. Mrs. Hudson brings her local experience, her passion for the Kewaunee School District and her strong dedication to our students and families to her new role as principal. At the Middle School, Zachary Krause takes on his new leadership role after 15 years of educational experience, including one year as a Middle School Science teacher in Kewaunee. Mr. Krause brings a fresh perspective and commitment to building positive relationships with students, staff and families in the Kewaunee School District. We are excited at the commitment Mrs. Hudson and Mr. Krause are making to collaborate with staff and families to ensure our students’ success.
The district also welcomes several new teachers and staff members who are eager to make an impact in their respective classrooms and the district. Hailey Novak joins us as a Kindergarten teacher, Amber Peters steps into the role of Sixth Grade Science teacher, Trent Larson will lead the Middle and High School Choir programs, James McKnight joins the High School Science department and the athletic department as an Assistant Track Coach, and Melanie Peters joins the district as an Occupational Therapist, providing crucial support to students across all grade levels.
Exciting Program Enhancements
This year also marks the introduction of some exciting program changes and additions at Kewaunee Elementary and Middle School. In the Elementary School, we are thrilled to introduce agricultural science to the elementary curriculum for the first time. This program will offer students an early introduction to the importance of agriculture in our community and beyond. This new exploratory class in agricultural science for 3rd and 4th graders will help foster a connection to the environment and sustainability and emphasize the importance of agriculture in our surrounding community and state while giving our elementary school students a hands-on, inquiry based educational experience.
In the Middle School, we have adjusted the schedule to mirror the high school schedule and to increase the elective opportunities for our 7th and 8th graders. This modification allows us to offer students more choices to explore their interests and passions before moving to high school. These new elective opportunities and student choices are designed to provide a more personalized and engaging educational experience for our students, preparing them for future academic and career success.
As we embark on another school year, the Kewaunee School District is committed to providing a supportive, enriching, and inspiring educational environment for all. We look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and achievement.
Welcome back, Kewaunee Storm!